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So apparently Big Five is selling a Mosin-Nagant M91/30 for $99. Normal price is $179. Is that a good deal, or would I (if I HAD $99) be taking a big gamble if I bought it?

Over the past few years, Big 5 has had some cheap lots of Mosins. In fact, I recall some dirty ones for $79 a piece just last year.

Be damn sure to check the barrel carefully as these are not going to be hand selected.

To me, that's the price for a FULL KIT. Bayonet, sling, ammo pouches on sling.

You cna get cheaper. It's a pretty common price, but it usually includes the bayonet nad at least a sling. Sure, you save on shipping, but oyu get more getting it shipped. Check out AIM surplus and J&G Sales.

$100 is about the going rate in retail stores.

If the stocks and metal are pretty rough, wait for the next shipment in.
And don't hesitate to ask to see what they have in the back.
They may only let you look at a couple back there, but do it. You may luck out and find a good one.

One batch from the place I usually go to had one that was pretty rough. I found one that wasn't so rough and it seems to be almost non-refurbished, or something close to it.

I found a rather rare Hex Tula M44 in great condition and traded it for an Ex-Sniper M91/30.



$180 is way too high for a 91/30.

I get Mosins with all the extras for $107 tax included.

You might find them cheaper at gun shows.
Not the M44s though, a lot of bubbas love the folding bayonet and will pay $150+ for it for some reason.



If you have a C&R Fresnel all you pay for the rifle is S&H to your door.
Figure $20 for the shipping.
Still come out ahead a bit.

You also get some deals on ammo offered to C&Rs and Dealers only.




Try and get a Tula, the marking is a star with an arrow in it.
They're not made any better, but slightly less common.

Anyway, check up on here before you buy anything;
7.62x54r.net

This is a long shot but if you ever see an M44 that's longer than the other carbines, get it.

Followed by;
"Is Russian gun, can take down Bears and doesn't afraid of anything.
It also fought against itself and won."

7.62x54R? I thought they were all 7.62x39. Or did they make some in that caliber for some reason? If so, why?

The only problem is that I can't see myself using any of the accessories, other than a sling and possibly a scope. If I could get all of the stuff for the same price as just the rifle while on sale, then I would, but as stated, I has no money.

And remember- the rifle is ON SALE for $99. I wouldn't pay $180 for a Nagant when I could pay half that elsewhere.

The only other problem I can think of, if I got this rifle, is where to get 7.62x54mm ammo. I'm not sure if the gun stores in my area would have it (including Big Five) or even if Bass Pro Shops would have it, and if they did I probably wouldn't want to get it there for the reason of cost and distance. The gun stores in Placerville are too far as well. I'd most likely have to buy it online.

Demoneye: The Nagant has always been chambered in 7.62x54mm. A lot of people make similar mistakes with a lot of .30 caliber rounds, because there are so friggin many of them.